Responsibilities

• Monitor Media Coverage & Inform Clients: Stays attentive on media coverage pertaining to our clients and provide comprehensive reports to keep them informed and engaged
• Craft Concise Documents: Regularly drafts various documents including media briefings, ensuring clarity and effectiveness
• Develop Targeted Media Lists: Develops media lists tailored to specific campaigns and initiatives
• Secure Placements, Share Stories: Conducts media relations daily, securing placements in national, regional, broadcast, and online media. Your efforts amplify our clients’ voices and share their stories with diverse audiences
• Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivates genuine relationships with journalists and media members, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation
• Maintain Accounts & Reports: Manages day-to-day account activities, overseeing scheduling and updating client reports to reflect campaign progress and results

Requirements

• Relevant Experience: at least 3 months of experience in a professional setting, internships included, prior agency experience preferred.
• Organizational Proficiency: Excellent time management and organizational skills with experience handling multiple clients or projects at the same time.
• Passion & Industry Knowledge: A passion for industries in lifestyle, pop culture, food/beverage, and/or entertainment
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
• Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
• Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
• Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
• Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeksof paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
• Phone Expenses: Receive business line, or have personal phone number covered on agency plan
• Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
• Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
• Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
• Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives